friction

Meanings

• noun

  The force that opposes the motion of two surfaces in contact.

  - "The friction between the tires and the road causes the car to slow down."
  - "Friction is necessary for movement, but too much of it can cause wear and tear."

• noun

  The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

  - "The ice on the pond creates a lot of friction, making it difficult to skate."
  - "The friction between the gears in a machine can cause noise and vibration."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with friction
stiction , fiction , action

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Variants

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friction , frictionless , frictionlessly , frictions , friction clutch , friction clutches , friction drive , friction drives , friction tape , friction tapes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fricare', meaning 'to rub'.

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Trivia

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1. Friction is what allows us to walk on solid ground without sliding.

2. The smallest amount of friction is enough to keep a plane in the air.

3. Friction is responsible for the heat generated when you rub your hands together.

4. Friction is a necessary force for most forms of transportation, including cars, trains, and bicycles.

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Related Concepts

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1. coefficient of friction: A measure of the amount of friction between two surfaces.

2. static friction: The friction that prevents an object from moving when a force is applied.

3. kinetic friction: The friction that opposes the motion of an object once it is in motion.

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Culture

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Friction has been a topic of interest in various fields, including physics, engineering, and psychology. It has been explored in literature and art, with works such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and Frida Kahlo's painting 'The Two Fridas' depicting the concept in unique ways.

How to Memorize "friction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two pieces of paper being rubbed against each other. Feel the resistance as they move apart. This is friction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate friction with resistance or wear. Remember that it's the force that opposes motion between two surfaces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Friction: Force Resisting Interaction Between Contacting Surfaces'.

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